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House approves policy directing DOT to develop policy for removal of personal property from dangerous highway locations amid heated debate
Summary
The Tennessee House passed legislation requiring the Department of Transportation to develop and implement a policy for removing abandoned personal property used for camping in dangerous highway locations and to coordinate with local governments and service providers.
The Tennessee House passed Senate Bill 217, a bill requiring the Tennessee Department of Transportation to develop and implement a policy for removing abandoned personal property used for camping in dangerous locations on state and interstate highways, including underpasses and bridge shoulders.
Sponsor Representative Leatherwood said the bill directs the department to coordinate with local governments and service providers, create memoranda of understanding with local agencies, and work with local homeless coalitions and nonprofits to find transitional housing and services for people living in roadside encampments. “Instead of ignoring the people residing in these dangerous locations, this requires the Department of Transportation come up with a memorandum of understanding with local governments and local agencies to…
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